Introduction to the Citywire Money forums

Fourteen years after forums first appeared on the web, we’ve finally built some of our own. You could say we’re fashionably late to the party. Visit the Citywire Money Forums here.

So what are forums?

Forums actually go back further than 1996 – much further. The original forum, at the heart of ancient Rome – as painted by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot above – was among other things a meeting place, a marketplace, and a venue for heated debate and the sharing of ideas.

The technology has changed a bit, but the concept is the same. With a nod to our forebears, we’ve created a space where you can ask questions of your fellow Citywire readers, start discussions, and exchange tips on making the most of your money.

It’s split into three areas – the News & Politics Forum, the Money Forum, and the Life Beyond Money Forum.

How does it work?

Anyone can browse through the forums, but to reply to a discussion or to start a new one you’ll need to be registered and signed in. Happily, registration is free and painless.

You can see the most recently discussed topics on the main forums page, or click through to the three individual forums.

Let’s say you’re in the Money Forum. If you click through to a discussion that interests you, you can read the original post and any replies. Clicking the ‘Reply to discussion’ button will take you to the bottom of the page where you can add your own comments.

The first time you post a comment in the forums, or indeed anywhere on Citywire, you’ll be prompted to choose a display name, which could be your real name or a nickname. It’ll appear next to every comment you make, so choose wisely! (If you need to change your display name for some reason, email support@citywire.co.uk.)

There’s also a ‘Make my reply anonymous’ option which does what it says on the tin. This is for those rare occasions when there’s a genuine reason you don’t want your name published – please don’t abuse it.

At the top of the page you’ll see a button inviting you to ‘Start a new discussion’. Doing so is very much like replying to an existing discussion, except that you’ll be asked to enter a title.

What can I post?

Anything, within reason. The usual rules apply – no spam, abuse or obscenities – but other than that you can talk about whatever you want.

The best way to get a feel for what belongs in each forum is simply to have a look around and see what discussions others are starting and what questions they’re asking.

Here at Citywire Towers we spend time on the forums ourselves, and if we see a question we think we can answer we will. We encourage you to do the same – if you can help a fellow Citywire user they’ll really appreciate it, and you’ll get to feel warm and fuzzy.

Shouldn’t it be ‘fora’, not ‘forums’?

I don’t know. Does it matter? 

Questions, feedback and technical support

If you want to contact us or suggest ideas for future improvements, the Citywire Money team can be reached at money@citywire.co.uk.

Technical support issues should be addressed to support@citywire.co.uk.